Chapter 138: You Can’t Be More Unscrupulous (I)

"But your words reminded me." Jiang Pengji frowned, but as though she thought of something interesting, she smiled. "A sage once said, 'You're a bastard if you don't take advantage of opportunities presented before you.' This is indeed a good opportunity."

Xu Ke was so astonished. His lips parted slightly, and he was rendered speechless.

Which sage said something so crass? He would be walloped the moment he left his house.

Since Jiang Pengji had decided to become the emperor, every small investment she made would have to become profitable or even move mountains. As for that, she had some inkling on what to do.

Based on Xu Ke's principles, he would not encourage her to exploit the commoners. If he really had an idea, it would be to exploit the nobles… That meant she would be trying to profit off other nobles.

In a split second, a few noble families flashed through her mind.